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when their team has visited Seattle over the past decade. Unfortunately Tramon Williams Color Rush Jersey , another devastating loss was in store for the Packers last Thursday evening as they fell 27-24 to the Seahawks. With the defeat, Green Bay dropped to 4-5-1 and well behind the division-leading Chicago Bears in the divisional race. The Packers now enter a must-win situation this week on Sunday Night Football against Minnesota, who has not played well in prime time games in 2018. Green Bay may benefit from a condensed Vikings offensive playbook after too many bells-and-whistles last week.On a short week of preparation, the Bears will head to Detroit for the Lions’ annual Thanksgiving day of obligation. Although the Lions have won the last three meetings on the holiday, Chicago has the momentum while Detroit seems headed for another season in purgatory.An explanation of that description, as well as some Thanksgiving Lions-Bears history https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Marcedes-Lewis-Jersey , in today’s NFC North recap.Detroit Lions (4-6)Won 20-19 vs. Carolina; Next vs. ChicagoThe Detroit Lions Are Stuck In The NFL’s Weirdest PurgatoryIn four of the past five seasons, the Lions have either finished 9-7 or 7-9, preventing them from a top playoff seed or a top draft pick. They seem destined for a similar finish this season.Detroit Lions stock watch: Tracy Walker needs more playing timeWhile one secondary performer stepped up at safety, a once-promising second-year cornerback may have already played himself out of a job.Why do the Lions always play on Thanksgiving?A little history on the tradition and its most notable games in this link, as well as all your TV viewing information for this Thursday’s first NFL game of the day.Chicago Bears (7-3)Won 25-20 vs. Minnesota; Next at DetroitBears prove they’re back, assume control of NFC NorthMitchell Trubisky outplayed Kirk Cousins https://www.thepackersfanshop.com , the Bears’ defense forced three turnovers, and Matt Nagy brought effective offensive innovation in Chicago’s statement win over Minnesota.Bears, Matt Nagy have quick turnaround with Thursday day gameDespite an enormous victory over the Vikings, the Bears are victims this week of a scheduling nightmare on short rest.Lions should be just Bear-ly thankful for Chicago’s Turkey Day visitIt will be the Bears’ 17th visit to Detroit on Thanksgiving. Here is a breakdown of the 11 matchups since World War II.Minnesota Vikings (5-4-1)Lost 25-20 at Chicago; Next vs. Green BayMike Zimmer: Too much ‘volume’ in Vikings’ offensive playbookIn the team’s third prime time loss of the season, Minnesota may have gotten too flashy on offense. Zimmer wants to execute the basics better this week.The Minnesota Vikings have the best safety in the NFLAt least according to Pro Football Focus. But it’s neither Harrison Smith, nor George Iloka.Early Look: Vikings vs. PackersHere is the skinny on each team from all sides of the ball ahead of next Sunday’s evening meeting. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has another record in the books. Rodgers has thrown 359 consecutive passes without being intercepted Green Bay Packers Customized Jerseys , a new all-time high for an NFL player. Even better, Rodgers’ record-breaking attempt was a touchdown pass. Rodgers hit Randall Cobb in the end zone for a 24-yard touchdown, giving the Packers a 27-7 lead on the Atlanta Falcons. Take a look at the pass that gave Rodgers the record here:Rodgers very nearly did not set the record, however; linebacker Deion Jones dropped a would-be interception that he could have easily returned for a touchdown just a few passes earlier. Tom Brady previously held the record at 358 passes, setting that record during the 2010 season. Rodgers has thrown just a single pick all year, back in week four against the Buffalo Bills. Safety Jordan Poyer picked him off in the second quarter of that game on a pass over the middle that went off the hands of tight end Jimmy Graham. Since that time Green Bay Packers T-Shirts , Rodgers has been pick-free, though that is due in large part to a career-high number of passes he has deliberately thrown away this season.Until Rodgers throws a pick, the record will continue to build up as Rodgers continues to play today and into future weeks.